The roar of the Red Raiders just got a whole lot louder! In a move that has sent shockwaves of excitement and immense gratitude across the football world, Texas Tech alumnus and reigning NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes has pledged a monumental $5.4 million donation to the Texas Tech football program. This game-changing gift is a powerful homage to the coaches, teammates, and staff who paved his path to collegiate and unprecedented professional stardom.
Mahomes’s announcement, which comes as a significant boost to the Red Raider athletic department’s ongoing fundraising efforts, immediately became a top story, showcasing the deep and abiding connection between the celebrated quarterback and his alma mater.
During his prolific career at Texas Tech from 2014-2016, Mahomes redefined what was possible for a Red Raider quarterback, shattering records and consistently dazzling fans with his arm talent and improvisation. He left Lubbock as one of the most statistically dominant passers in college football history, laying the groundwork for his eventual selection by the Kansas City Chiefs and his meteoric rise to becoming arguably the best quarterback in the NFL today, with multiple Super Bowl titles and MVP awards already to his name.
“Texas Tech is where I truly honed my skills and learned the invaluable lessons that prepared me for the next level,” Mahomes said in a statement. “This donation is a way for Brittany and me to give back to the program and the university that believed in me, to honor the coaches who pushed me, and to support the current and future Red Raiders who dream of achieving their own success.”
This generous contribution is specifically earmarked to support the $242 million South End Zone and Dustin R. Womble Football Center project, a state-of-the-art facility designed to elevate the Texas Tech football program. In recognition of his unparalleled impact, the walkthrough area within the new Womble Football Center will be named the “Patrick Mahomes Walkthrough Room,” complete with a 70-foot video board and turf field. Additionally, Texas Tech’s quarterback meeting room and the offensive coordinator’s office in the South End Zone Building will also bear Mahomes’s name.
This isn’t the first time Mahomes has demonstrated his unwavering commitment to Texas Tech. His influence extends beyond financial contributions, with Texas Tech strategically leveraging his global brand through marketing deals with the Kansas City Chiefs, co-branded apparel featuring his “Gladiator” logo with Adidas, and even a “Team Mahomes” NIL program for current Red Raider athletes. He has also been a consistent presence at Texas Tech sporting events, returning to campus for his Hall of Fame and Ring of Honor induction, and attending games during his NFL bye weeks.
Head Coach Joey McGuire and the entire Texas Tech athletic department have expressed immense gratitude for Mahomes’s gift. “There isn’t a greater ambassador for Texas Tech Athletics than Patrick Mahomes,” said Coach McGuire. “He is arguably the best brand in sports, not only for his success on the field but for what he and his family do off it. This gift further emphasizes just how much Patrick truly loves this university and football program.”
Patrick Mahomes’s latest act of generosity is a powerful testament to the enduring bond between an athlete and their alma mater. It’s a game-changing investment that will undoubtedly inspire future generations of Red Raiders and further cement Texas Tech’s place as a destination for top football talent. Wreck ‘Em Tech!
